Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX vs Daiwa BG 5000X

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.45 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight165g / 5.82oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €478.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizePC 2500-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Daiwa BG
Spinning
57.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.82 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight640g / 22.58oz
Line retireve per crank120 centimeter / 47.24 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €115.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/430
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and weight (165g / 5,82oz). While Daiwa BG 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT and Daiwa BG?
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX
- With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.9 out of 10 (165g / 5,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
Daiwa BG 5000X
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
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